Design Release Engineer

About the role

Candidate will be responsible for a set of air intake systems potentially in any/all stages of development. This includes early packaging, design and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle level functional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing – as well as the documentation of those activities.
• Support sourcing activities and/or once a supplier is sourced, coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestones are met and aligned to best practice designs and methodologies including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R) to minimize risk.
• Provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants.
• Support quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead and manage Suppliers
• Able to manage multiple concurrent activities
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record. Will be required to drive a company or rental car.
• Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• Some domestic and international travel (generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico) to Supplier and Corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants proving grounds, and/or technical centers

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components
• Ability to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisor
• Ability to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplace
• General knowledge of CAD design
• General knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations